Maine's Opioid Epidemic

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said a proposal by President Obama to provide $1.1 billion in funding to tackle heroin and opioid addiction is much needed.    "This drug epidemic has hit Maine hard—an average of 5 people a week are dying of overdoses, jails are overcrowded and emergency medical calls are increasing," Pingree said.  "Almost everyone seems to know a… Read more »

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree joined Senator Angus King and Director of National Drug Control Policy Michael Botticelli to discuss the growing problem of heroin addiction in Maine.  The roundtable discussion included people in recovery, families dealing with addiction issues, health care providers, law enforcement officials, first responders, and other local leaders.  The… Read more »